Drug Policy
A drug policy is the policy, usually of a government, regarding the control and regulation of psychoactive substances (commonly referred to as drugs), particularly those that are addictive or cause physical and mental dependence. Governments try to combat drug addiction or dependence with policies that address both the demand and supply of drugs, as well as policies that mitigate the harms of drug use, and for medical treatment. Demand reduction measures include voluntary treatment, rehabilitation, substitution therapy, overdose management, alternatives to incarceration for drug related minor offenses, medical prescription of drugs, awareness campaigns, community social services, and support for families. …
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CMA: Canadian Medical Association · 4 April 2024 English
In Canada, the COVID-19 pandemic occurred in the midst of a increased the toxicity of the drug supply.6–8 In addition, for many, growing drug toxicity crisis. [...] Before the emergence …
Gomes TMR, Kolla G, Leece P, et al.; Ontario Drug Policy Research Network, Office of than 70% of opioid-related … fentanyl deaths, Australia 2001–2021. Int J Drug Policy 2022;109:103854. 2022;16:433-9. doi: 10.1016/j … statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/12-581-x/2022001/ ada. Int J Drug Policy 2022;106:103742. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2022.103742 … population-based time-series analysis. Int J Drug Policy 2022;103:103644. doi: 2021;4:e2112865. doi: 10 … toxicity deaths in Ontario from 2017 to 2021. Int J Drug Policy 2021;16:e0255396. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255396 …
ODPRN: Ontario Drug Policy Research Network · 20 March 2024 English
Recommendations The following recommendations were developed by summarizing the collective experiences of participants shared during the town hall with the goal of optimizing care for people who use drugs in …
accessing hospital care March 2024 The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network Table of Contents Background … ... ............ 7 2 Background The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN) launched an initiative … conversations between citizens of Ontario to discuss drug policy topics of interest. This initiative is being … series of town halls on various topics related to drug policy in Ontario. The topics of the previous town halls … throughout the town hall. About the ODPRN The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN) was established in 2008 …
Human Early Learning Partnership, University of British Columbia · 19 March 2024 English
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parent advocates in research on substance use and drug policy reform: Guiding principles from a Canadian community-academic …
Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia · 14 March 2024 English
Two key approaches to harm reduction are (1) supervised consumption and overdose prevention services, and (2) increased access to prescribed safer supply. The two audits here looked at whether the …
Ontario Drug Policy Research Network, Toronto Daniel Werb, PhD Director Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation …
CCSA: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction · 6 March 2024 English
Provides a comprehensive review of the Drug Checking Symposium 2023, emphasizing the importance of drug checking in promoting safety and awareness in the unregulated drug supply. Offers a comprehensive overview …
needs of people who use drugs and evaluating drug policy changes. Margot Kuo provided insights into the …
CDPC: Canadian Drug Policy Coalition · 8 February 2024 English
surveillance and disempowerment of drug users. [...] Policing and criminalization have no place in drug policy Drug use should not be a crime, and the development of drug policies should be wholly decoupled …
END A CRISIS: VISION FOR BC DRUG POLICY Endorsed By: Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) Pivot Legal … recommendations address four related areas of drug policy for immediate and substantive reform: Drug regulation; … Decriminalization; Addressing substantive equality in drug policy reform, and; Detox, recovery and treatment. We … sanctions. Addressing substantive equality in drug policy reform 10. Non-prescriber models should be implemented … to drug use are derived from prohibitionist drug policy environments All drug use is associated with …
CCSA: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction · 6 February 2024 French
Examine les liens entre les personnes qui consomment des drogues et l’urgence climatique. Par exemple, en 2021, des inondations en Colombie-Britannique ont causé des perturbations dans l’accès à la thérapie …
assessment in Canada », International Journal of Drug Policy, vol. 93, 2021, article 103237. https://doi.org/10 … pandemic restrictions », International Journal of Drug Policy, vol. 104, 2022, article 103680. https://doi … in Rhode Island », International Journal of Drug Policy, vol. 103, 2022, article 103626. https://doi … replacing heroin », International Journal of Drug Policy, vol. 94, 2021, article 103086. https://doi.org/10 … COVID-19 pandemic », International Journal of Drug Policy, vol. 83, 2020, article 102880. https://doi.org/10 …
CCSA: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction · 6 February 2024 English
Explores how people who use drugs and the climate emergency interconnect. For example, in 2021 flooding in British Columbia disrupted people’s access to opioid agonist treatment. Looks at how people …
assessment in Canada. International Journal of Drug Policy, 93, Article 103237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j … pandemic restrictions. International Journal of Drug Policy, 104, Article 103680. https://doi.org/10.1016/j … drugs in Rhode Island. International Journal of Drug Policy, 103, Article 103626. https://doi.org/10.1016/j … opioids replacing heroin. International Journal of Drug Policy, 94, Article 103086. https://doi.org/10.1016/j … COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Drug Policy, 83, Article 102880. https://doi.org/10.1016/j …
BCCLA: BC Civil Liberties Association · 2 February 2024 English
surveillance and disempowerment of drug users. [...] Policing and criminalization have no place in drug policy Drug use should not be a crime, and the development of drug policies should be wholly decoupled …
END A CRISIS: VISION FOR BC DRUG POLICY Endorsed By: Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) Pivot Legal … recommendations address four related areas of drug policy for immediate and substantive reform: Drug regulation; … Decriminalization; Addressing substantive equality in drug policy reform, and; Detox, recovery and treatment. We … sanctions. Addressing substantive equality in drug policy reform 10. Non-prescriber models should be implemented … to drug use are derived from prohibitionist drug policy environments All drug use is associated with …
CDPC: Canadian Drug Policy Coalition · 31 January 2024 English
surveillance and disempowerment of drug users. [...] Policing and criminalization have no place in drug policy Drug use should not be a crime, and the development of drug policies should be wholly decoupled …
END A CRISIS: VISION FOR BC DRUG POLICY Endorsed By: Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) Pivot Legal … recommendations address four related areas of drug policy for immediate and substantive reform: Drug regulation; … Decriminalization; Addressing substantive equality in drug policy reform, and; Detox, recovery and treatment. We … sanctions. Addressing substantive equality in drug policy reform 10. Non-prescriber models should be implemented … to drug use are derived from prohibitionist drug policy environments All drug use is associated with …
